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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1913

Page

14

Social notes from Mobile mingle arrivals and visits

Mrs. R. L. Maupin of West Point and Dr. Adrian Taylor return from central China. Judge Maupin plans a July mountain visit in Monteagle. The Taylors sail home from missionary work in China and are welcomed by relatives at The Old Homestead shore place. Other guests include Mrs. Williamson with grandchildren, Mrs. Cox, and the Delahunty family heading to Kansas City.

R. L. Maupin West Point Miss Monteagle Judge Maupin R. V. Taylor Adrian Taylor B. J. Gorley St. Louis Gulf Coast Martin Lindsey Battles West Shore Coden The Vineyard

Sun Rise Pound Party At Franklin Street

Misses Myrtle Thompson Mamie Redmond and Catherine Anderson hosted a sun rise pound party for Miss Annie Dohm at 456 South Franklin Street Wednesday night. Attendees included Walter LeBlanc LeRoy Godard Johnnie Crivallari Willie Smith Carlie Frei George Ramm George Morrison Charley Jones Leo Peterson and Robert Thompson among others. Games music and refreshments followed the host’s cheerful program until 11 30.

Missesyrtle Thompson Mamie Redmond Catherine Anderson Annie Dohm South Franklin Street Myrtle Thompson Walter LeBlac LeRoy Godard Johnnie Crivallari Marguerite Frei Willie Smith Edna Lehay Carlie Frei Bessie Eans George Ramm Rosina Eans George Morrison Ollie

Camp Quansett Hosts Forty Girls Vacationing Soon

Forty young girls gather at Camp Quansett near Cape Cod for a healthful outing. Miss Imogen Little, a Mobile outdoor enthusiast, describes camp life and plans to stay until September 1 before joining her mother Mrs John Vidmer in New York for a month of city life. They will then return to Mobile for winter.

Camp Quansett Cape Cod Imogen Little John Vidmer Lfe New York Mobile

Dance at Lartigue Home Hosts and Musicians

Miss Mary M. Lartigue entertained numerous friends at a dance at the Lartigue summer home on Bay Shell Road Wednesday evening. Miss Nell Walpole and Miss Lartigue provided music with ice cream and cake served. Attendees included Mamie Bawson, Nell Walpole, Rosa, Celia and Alberta Lartigue, Edith Walpole, Dasie Lartigue, George Walpole, Oscar Gray, Mabry Goodman, Ollie Lartigue, Ed Walpole, George Lartigue, Harry Hagan Jr., and couples Mr and Mrs W Bush, Mr and Mrs J Walpole, Mrs and Mrs R Hagan, Mr and Mrs G Hagan, and Mr and Mrs Julian Lartigue. Miss Janie Ryser and guest Gladys Hatton with Lillian Seifert planned Sunday visit to Battles.

Lartigue Mary M. Lartigue Bay Shell Road Nell Walpole Miss Lartigue Mamie Bawson Rosa Celia Alberta Lartigue Edith Walpole Dasie Lartigue

Surprise Party Honors Miss Edna Untreiner

Miss Edna Untreiner hosted a Friday night surprise party at her family home attended by many young friends. Guests enjoyed dancing games and late refreshments of ice cream and cake served by Mrs. B. J. Untreiner. list includes E Johnston U Blalack EB Dyas A Faulkner B Treegard M Marsh and many others.

Edna Untreiner B. J. Untreiner E. Johnston U. Blalack Eb, Dyas A. Faulkner B.treegard M. Marsh M. Johansen M. LeBlanc L. Murphy C. Smith E. Untreiner Messrs W. Hyde A. Liebert Carl Brown A. R. Jones W. Langan Ed Lauzon J. Luscher J. O. O'Rourke George D., Walker L. Williams E. Shelton Joe Harms T. Langan C. Kounts M. Kountz T. Brown W. Peterson W. Lewis L. C. Aston

Summer Holiday Notices From Fairhope And Surroundings

Mrs T C White and her three children Lucille Mary Louise and Maurice Lee spend the heated term at Sunset View Nichol cottages Fairhope. Dr E C Chapman wife and two Pright children left to visit mother near Evergreen and plan return in a few days then travel further north. Mrs Bernard Mallon and daughters Imelda and Lizzie Kate left for Citronelle for delightful entertainment. Miss Alice Yeend midsummer guest of Miss Madeline Zieman will return Sunday after a ten day visit to San Souci Beach. Mr Rh N Hudson street merchant is home on a weeks vacation.

T. C. White Lucille Mary Louise Maurice Lee Sunset View Nichols Cottages Fairhope E. C. Chapman Evergreen Alice Yeend Madeline Zieman Zieman San Souci Beach Nicol C. Partridge Radwood Gibson Madox Battles Hotel R. Semmes Colston Orleans George Jones Will J. FF. House Asheville Joseph W. Stewart Louis di Allsbrook Meridian Wie Lichtbach M. Lichtbach Pauline Cecile Beach W. W. Blackman Birmingham Co. O. White B. Cawthon Misses Bradford Ingersoll House Wesley Overton, Jr S Velme Stewart van Heuval Metzger Kate-Burns Harry Wolf Hessie Carter Evie Clemmons Inez O'Connor Chattanooga Deering Selma Debardelaben William Potter Mendal Case House

Broussard Opposes Democratic Tariff Revision

Louisiana representative Robert Broussard and senator elect criticized the Senate tariff bill, arguing it would hurt legitimate U S business and constrain government actions to secure better terms from foreign nations. He cited Massachusetts Governor Foss as having easier plant relocation options and Louisiana sugar planters facing unprofitable cane farming under free sugar.

Canada Louisiana

Social Scene Notes From Battles Hotel Guests

Weekend visitors and summer guests fill Battles and Beach hotels with reg istration lists and social visits. Names include Colston Jones Toomey Rivers Pippin Lichtbach White Birmingham Overton and more, with dances weekly and multiple Birmingham New Orleans Meridian and Chattanooga attendees.

Efforts to Restore Potts as Rear Admiral

Washington July 19. A bill proposed by Senator Martin seeks restoration of Captain Templin M. Potts to the navy active list with the rank of rear admiral. Potts was retired by the plucking board amid disputed circumstances and his friends claim he was unfairly treated.

International News Service Washington Navy Martin

Death of M. S. Olmstead Congressman Dies in New York

Martin S. Olmstead former congressman for Pennsylvania 8th district from 1897 to 1913 died in a New York hospital after suffering a throat ailment. He passed away today as reports from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania confirm.

M. S. Olmstead International News Service Harrisburg Martin S. Olmstead Pennsylvania New York Olmstead

General Ojeda superseded as Guaymas commander

Federal advices confirm General Pedro Ojeda has been superseded as commander at Guaymas by General Bravo. Ojeda departed for the south aboard the gunboat Morelos, which participated in today’s defense of Mazatlan against insurgent attacks. Big values and small prices prevail at the Mid-summer Clearance Sales at L H Meyer and Sons.

Ojeda International News Service Douglas, Ariz Pedro Ojeda Guaymas Bravo Morelos Mazatlan L.H. Meyer &Sons

Royal Relatives to Marry in Lavish London Wedding

London society awaits a grand royal wedding as Prince Arthur, nephew of the late King Edward, is expected to wed the duchess, eldest granddaughter of the king. The duchess debuted in 1909 at eighteen and has long attracted titled suitors, with Arthur always the favored suitor.

London Prince Arthur Edward

The Bowl of Friendship and the Danger of Suspicion

A narrator recalls a scientist’s color changing bowl as a metaphor for friendship. The colorless liquid gains hues from trust and love, but a single drop of suspicion destroys them, turning beauty into blackness and risking isolation for the afflicted and damaged bonds for others.

New York Yacht Club Accepts Lipton Challenge

The New York Yacht Club has accepted the Royal Ulster Yacht Club's challenge for the America's Cup on behalf of Sir Thomas Lipton. The race will be off Sandy Hook in September next year with a series of matches starting September 10, then 12 and 15, continuing on following days until finished.

International News Service New York New York Yacht Club Royal Ulster Yacht Club Thomas Lipton Sandy Hook George A. Coreri

Elks Plan Boat Ride and Dance Next Wednesday

Mobile Lodge No. 168 Elks announce a 7:30 pm boat ride from Dauphin street wharf to Point Clear aboard the Pleasure Bay with music, dancing, luncheon, and refreshments. Committees oversee arrangements for refreshments lunches boat and hotel tickets band and dancing.

Mobile Lodge No. 168 Benevolent, Protective Order of Elks Pleasure Bay Dauphin Street Point Clear Charles L. Schweizer Joseph Stone John A. Dacovich Paul J. McAleer Joseph A. McPhillips Joseph A. Dacovich B. HK. Chamberlain W. R. Johnson George L. Whatley F. UO. Rhey Cary March W. A. Copeland M. R. Baker F. H. Stoll S&s Rubira, Jr Mark Lyons W. W. Clark Macias Eugene Walters L. M. P. Ressijac J. R. Courtright Troost Parker D. E. Jett A. R. Minnis Greg Alston Joseph D. Hughes

Crichton Ala Church Guests Return From Sea Shore Camp

Revs Brown and Trotter returned from Sea Shore Camp after a pleasant stay. Dr Savell did relief work for Dr Richardson during the lawn social for the Civic League which was a success despite the weather. The Methodist Sunday School plans a Monroe Park picnic on Thursday July 24 if weather permits.

G. Richardson Bay Tom Pendarvis Bayou la Batre J. W. Dailey H. J. Daffin Shell Banks

Grant Jr Weds Widow in Surprise Ceremony at Hotel

Ulysses Simp son Grant Jr and Mrs America Workman Will wed at Judge George Putterbaugh’s home on July 12. Attended by James E Holmes and Mrs Holmes, with U S Grant IV and other relatives present. Opposition from Grant’s adult children cited, while a will threat looms as Yale departure nears.

Chaffee —Grant Grant Yale

Jacksonville Metropolis Sold to New Owner

The Jacksonville Metropolitan changed hands today, sold to George A. McClellan of Indianapolis. He will take over the Carter and Russell Publishing plant Monday morning. McClellan previously owned the Indianapolis Star, Munice Star, Terre Haute Star, Indianapolis Sun, and Dayton Journal.

International News Service Jacksonville Fla George A. McClellan Indianapolis Carter and Russell Publishing Company McClellan Indianapolis Star The Munice Ind.) Star Terre Haute Indianapolis Sun Dayton Journal

Amber Glasses for Glare Relief on Sunlit Outings

The notice promotes amber glasses to reduce glare from summer sun. It claims glare causes eye discomfort and headaches, especially on the water, and offers plain or prescription grinding to correct focus for outings and trips.

Taking a Joke by Bernice Mastin Promotes Joyful Living

A piece on how to take a joke and respond to merriment. It argues that being unable to laugh at life rígidity harms self esteem and blocks healing, urging readers to join in the joker’s mirth to find freedom and comfort in shared happiness.

Joker

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News of Feminine World E. J. Delahunty Annie Louise Marie Kansas City, Mo James Lawrence Mrs Winston Jones Miss Ruby Constance Goff Big Point R. V. Rogers Moss Point L. Logan Biloxi Laura Moseley Benachi Avenue Mrs. C. B. Hayes New York City Lake George C. T. Bartee H. M. Lindsay Seashore Bell Janie Ryser Gladys Hatton Lillian Seifert Miss Untreiner Bernard Mallon Imelda Lizzie Kate Citronelle Rh. N. Hudson Broussard Ala Potts Duchess OF Fife and Prince Albert OF Lvek United Cigar Store Crescent Royal and Dauphin ELKS Crichton Grant, JR Harry McDonald Dauphin ST Bell Phone Bernice Mastin Adam Glass & Co Royal Street
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